2002 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · CUI 229
2002 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 18/06/2002. Recorded mileage 50,273 miles. MOT valid until 16/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Swansea
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,273 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2494cc
CUI 229 Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 50,273 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (39 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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CUI 229 Mileage History
- 06/06/20058,927 mi
- 14/06/200611,414 mi+2,487 mi
- 30/05/200712,962 mi+1,548 mi
- 28/05/200814,874 mi+1,912 mi
- 26/05/200916,886 mi+2,012 mi
- 26/05/201020,055 mi+3,169 mi
- 26/05/201122,563 mi+2,508 mi
- 30/05/201226,723 mi+4,160 mi
- 30/05/201226,723 mi
- 03/06/201329,767 mi+3,044 mi
- 04/06/201329,768 mi+1 mi
- 04/06/201431,983 mi+2,215 mi
- 01/06/201534,480 mi+2,497 mi
- 03/06/201636,123 mi+1,643 mi
- 12/06/201737,263 mi+1,140 mi
- 12/06/201737,263 mi
- 25/05/201838,136 mi+873 mi
- 29/05/201838,137 mi+1 mi
- 20/05/201938,655 mi+518 mi
- 18/05/202038,785 mi+130 mi
- 17/05/202138,850 mi+65 mi
- 27/04/202238,869 mi+19 mi
- 18/05/202341,379 mi+2,510 mi
- 25/04/202443,728 mi+2,349 mi
- 30/04/202547,748 mi+4,020 mi
- 01/05/202547,748 mi
- 20/04/202650,273 mi+2,525 mi
Average of roughly 1,981 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
CUI 229 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 525 (CUI 229) between June 2005 and April 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (39 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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